The Erasmus+ KA122-SCH mobility project, “Empowering STEM Educators: AI and Outdoor Learning”, was designed and led by the Directorate for STEM & VET Programmes to strengthen innovative teaching and learning practices across Malta and Gozo.
Educators from the Primary Science, Computing, Chemistry and Graphical Communication teams participated in specialised training courses focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), inquiry-based learning and outdoor education.
A key component of the project addressed the increasing need to equip educators with 21st-century teaching skills that promote the 6Cs: creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, citizenship and character development. Participants explored how AI can support personalised learning, enhance student engagement, reduce repetitive administrative tasks and offer innovative, ethical approaches to assessment. The training also emphasised practical strategies to avoid over-reliance on AI by balancing digital tools with hands-on, offline learning activities.
Outdoor learning was another central focus of the mobility experience. Educators investigated how school grounds and local environments can become meaningful learning spaces that encourage inquiry, exploration and authentic real-world learning experiences. The training also provided participants with ideas on how to use outdoor education in a fun and engaging way to support a cross-curricular approach and to promote the student wellbeing.
The insights acquired during the mobility were disseminated to educators in the respective departments through various formats, including workshops, curriculum meetings, national training sessions and STEM outreach activities.
The project was funded through the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.
